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RPO 52K

1971 Sunbeam Alpine

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,679 mi
Last recorded34,679 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine30,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPO 52K
MakeSunbeam
ModelAlpine
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 344,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 34,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2012 34,420 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 34,407 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 34,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2010 34,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,227 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perishing

low parking effort in offside rear

servo hose in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2008 34,194 miles

underbody in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2008 34,186 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under body in poor condition

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?

Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
brake binding 297
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 165
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RPO 52K is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 30,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Alpine fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 303 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPO 52K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam Alpine typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 55 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RPO 52K registered?

RPO 52K is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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